Jean Cocteau
Children’s author Francesca Simon chooses artist, writer and film-maker Jean Cocteau. With Matthew Parris. From December 2012.
Francesca Simon is a writer, journalist and - most famously - the creator of the "Horrid Henry" series of children's books
She describes herself as "a giddy fan" of the artist, film-maker and poet Jean Cocteau
She celebrates his life and work with the help of expert witness Dr Andy Martin of Cambridge University
Matthew Parris finds out more
Producer: Christine Hall
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.
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- Thu 28 Mar 201918:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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